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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: Feb. 9, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY APPOINTS BRYANT TO DISTRICT COURT BENCH
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today appointed Robert “Bob” W. Bryant Jr., to the District Court bench for the 11th Judicial District encompassing Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Bryant will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marcia Stewart.
“Bob Bryant brings more than 23 years of trial experience to the bench,” Easley said. “His legal knowledge, training and temperament make him an excellent addition to the judiciary.”
Bryant has served as a private practitioner in Johnston County since 1987. Prior to 1987, he worked four years with the law firm of Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P. in Elizabeth City and clerked for former Supreme Court Justice John Webb in 1982.
During the years, Bryant has been a leader and active in his community. He has been a member of numerous committees and organizations in Johnston County. Currently, he is the vice chairman of the Johnston Community College Board of Trustees.
Bryant, a partner with Lucas, Bryant, Denning & Ellerbe in Selma, earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: Feb. 9, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY APPOINTS BRYANT TO DISTRICT COURT BENCH
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today appointed Robert “Bob” W. Bryant Jr., to the District Court bench for the 11th Judicial District encompassing Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Bryant will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marcia Stewart.
“Bob Bryant brings more than 23 years of trial experience to the bench,” Easley said. “His legal knowledge, training and temperament make him an excellent addition to the judiciary.”
Bryant has served as a private practitioner in Johnston County since 1987. Prior to 1987, he worked four years with the law firm of Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P. in Elizabeth City and clerked for former Supreme Court Justice John Webb in 1982.
During the years, Bryant has been a leader and active in his community. He has been a member of numerous committees and organizations in Johnston County. Currently, he is the vice chairman of the Johnston Community College Board of Trustees.
Bryant, a partner with Lucas, Bryant, Denning & Ellerbe in Selma, earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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